Southwest Airlines

Friday October 16, 2015

As Airline Megamergers Wrap Up, US Airways Flies Into History

US Airways and American Airlines planes sit at the gates at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. LM Otero/AP hide caption

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As Airline Megamergers Wrap Up, US Airways Flies Into History

October 16, 2015 • Mergers have left the airline industry with four huge carriers: American, United, Delta and Southwest. But competition may be around the corner — from foreign carriers or young entrepreneurs.

Monday July 28, 2014

FAA Seeks $12 Million Fine Against Southwest Airlines

A Boeing 737 jetliner operated by Southwest awaits loading at the Little Rock, Ark., airport. Danny Johnston/AP hide caption

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FAA Seeks $12 Million Fine Against Southwest Airlines

July 28, 2014 • A contractor for the airline failed to perform repairs properly and Southwest put some jets back into service despite their not being in compliance with federal regulations, the agency alleges.

Monday January 13, 2014

UPDATED: Airliner That Landed At Wrong Airport, Takes Off Safely

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UPDATED: Airliner That Landed At Wrong Airport, Takes Off Safely

January 13, 2014 • The Southwest Airlines 737 landed at a wrong airport in Missouri, narrowly averting a slide off the end of a short runway.

Monday July 22, 2013

Southwest Airlines Plane Has Landing Gear Malfunction At LaGuardia

This photo provided by Bobby Abtahi, shows what officials say was a plane where the nose gear collapsed during landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Monday. Bobby Abtahi/AP hide caption

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Southwest Airlines Plane Has Landing Gear Malfunction At LaGuardia

July 22, 2013 • The plane landed safely, but there were several reports of injuries and the airport was temporarily closed. The Boeing 737 reported trouble before it landed.

Thursday June 23, 2011

Southwest Flight Attendants May File Complaint Over Pilot's Rant

Southwest Airlines jets at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix. (October 2010 file photo.) Matt York/AP hide caption

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Southwest Flight Attendants May File Complaint Over Pilot's Rant

June 23, 2011 • The unidentified pilot was overheard, over an open microphone, making anti-gay slurs and disparaging comments about his co-workers, including some flight attendants.

Tuesday April 5, 2011

This Southwest Airlines jet was forced to make an emergency landing after part of the fuselage ruptured on Friday. The hole was in the top of the plane, above a wing. Ross D. Franklin/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Southwest Finds 5 Jets With Cracks

April 5, 2011 • After a rupture tore a hole out of the fuselage of a Southwest flight on Friday, the airline inspected all its older jets.